Priest were one of my favourite bands for a long time, but they've kind of fallen out of favour with me lately. If I ever listen to them now, chances are it'll be one of their '70s albums. I think Jugulator is underrated, though.

I got a copy of British Steel on vinyl yesterday. Yes, I'm aware that by having vinyls I'm automatically a huge faggot hipster douchebag, but I personally feel that both the audio quality and charm of this record really leap out on this format.

After storming the world for nearly 40 years and taking their very special brand of heavy metal to all four corners of the planet, Judas Priest - one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, have announced this will be their final world tour!

However, the mighty Priest will certainly be going out strong as they rock the planet starting in 2011 on the massive Epitaphtour - hitting all the major cities throughout the world they will be playing the songs that helped make the name Judas Priest synonymous with heavy metal!

K.K. Downing have left the band. The reason not given so far. Richie Faulkner (Lauren Harris Band) will replace him on the forthcoming tour. On the good side, the band have released a official statement that there will be a new studio album next year.